District Chief Eddie Bell Barnard School Mayday Incident

District Chief Eddie Bell describes one of his most difficult and mentally challenging fires.  This is the same fire we heard Captain Meyer's discuss tactical ownership on an earlier podcast. Chief Bell tells the story from the Incident Commander perspective with great detail.  Chief Bell was in the fire service almost 35 years and a District Chief for 18 years.  He commanded many difficult and challenging fires and was one of the most competent incident commanders our department has ever had.  He was known for his intelligence, calm demeaner,  and rational thinking in high stress environments.  This is his story and a time he had to remain in control as his members were in a horrible situation.  Send us Fan Mail